Virginia Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Estimate your take-home pay in Virginia. Enter your gross pay and we apply federal tax, FICA, and Virginia’s state income tax to estimate your net paycheck. This is a rough estimate, not exact withholding.
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Your actual paycheck withholding also depends on your W-4 elections, filing status, and any local taxes, so treat this as a planning estimate rather than exact withholding.
Take-home pay by state
How it’s calculated
Take-home pay = gross pay − FICA − federal income tax − state income tax − pre-tax deductions. FICA is Social Security (6.2% up to the annual wage base) plus Medicare (1.45%). State income tax applies Virginia’s 2026 tax brackets (single or married-filing-jointly, per your selection) to your pay after pre-tax deductions and the state standard deduction. Federal income tax uses the estimated effective rate you enter.
Source: Tax Foundation, “2026 State Individual Income Tax Rates & Brackets.” Estimate only — excludes local income taxes, credits, exemptions, and itemized deductions. Verify before filing.
Results update as you type and are estimates, not professional advice — verify important decisions with a qualified professional.
Worked example
A $60,000 salary in Virginia paid bi-weekly nets about $1,563 per paycheck after federal tax, FICA, and 5.75% state income tax.
Common mistakes
- Assuming the state rate is the biggest deduction; federal tax and FICA usually take more.
- Treating this planning estimate as exact withholding, which depends on your W-4 and brackets.
Where it is used
- Comparing take-home pay for a job in Virginia against another state.
- Budgeting around your real net paycheck in Virginia.
Frequently asked questions
Does Virginia have a state income tax?
Virginia has a state income tax; this estimate applies the state’s 2026 income-tax brackets for your filing status. Your actual withholding depends on filing status, W-4 choices, deductions, credits, local taxes, and payroll rules.
Is this my exact paycheck?
No. It applies an estimated federal effective rate and the state’s 2026 income-tax brackets (single or joint). Real withholding depends on your W-4, brackets, and any local taxes.
What is FICA?
Social Security (6.2% up to the wage base) and Medicare (1.45%) — payroll taxes deducted in every state.
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